cremating
- present participle of cremate.
Example Sentences
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First reported by the Scottish Sun, the family who thought they were cremating their loved one are said to be inconsolable.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
And when we’re dealing with a liminal state of pregnancy and loss, everything gets more complicated because you’re not burying or cremating a fully grown human.
From Slate • Oct. 3, 2024
The family has also said Mexican authorities and funeral home representatives have repeatedly suggested cremating Blair’s remains.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2023
Workers in New Delhi on Tuesday building new platforms for cremating bodies, as the coronavirus takes an increasing toll on the country.Credit...
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2021
The ground was frozen so hard that it was impossible to dig graves for the dead and preparation was made for cremating bodies.
From Birdseye Views of Far Lands by Nichols, James T. (James Thomas)
